Light rope crown molding
OwnerDonald W. Lillyinventor
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Abstract
The present invention is an apparatus for providing indirect illumination to a building interior or exterior using crown molding with specialized grooves for holding light ropes or other types of light sources. The invention generally consists of modular pieces of crown molding with an elongated groove in a top surface running parallel to the front surface. A light rope or other types of illumination are installed in the groove and provide indirect light on the wall, ceiling or other objects above the crown molding. Molding may also be used as picture frame and shelving accent lighting. Clips hold the light rope or other source of illumination inside the groove.
Claims23
A light bearing molding apparatus comprising:
- at least one piece of molding,
- at least one groove cut into the at least one piece of molding for holding a flexible light source,
- a flexible light source for providing illumination,
- an egress connecting an exterior surface of the molding to the at least one groove for passage of a power source for the flexible light source.
A light bearing railing apparatus comprising:
- at least one piece of rail,
- at least one groove cut into the at least one piece of rail for holding a flexible light source,
- a flexible light source for providing illumination,
- an egress connecting an exterior surface of the rail to the groove for passage of a power source for the flexible light source.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.